Distance From Centennial Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, APA - DTW Distance

The distance from Centennial Airport (APA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1135 miles or 1826 kilometers or 986 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Denver ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Denver and Detroit takes around 2 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Centennial Airport, Denver, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 2 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APA - DTW

Kilometers		1826 km
Statute Miles		1135 miles
Nautical Miles		986 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 36 minutes

Centennial Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - APA to DTW Flight Path

Location of Centennial Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Denver to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Denver, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APA - DTW

Time difference between Denver (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Location	Local Time
Denver (United States)	2025-12-14, 13:20:36 MST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-14, 15:20:36 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Centennial Airport (APA / KAPA) Denver, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States